Anyone who knows me well knows that I have a touch of OCD when it comes to keeping an organized, and I always hire house cleaners. For example: at this moment my stress level is probably a 7 or 8 out of 10, and that is solely based on the fact that we have had workers in and out of our house for the past two weeks working on our basement. This, in turn, means that everything that previously resided in our basement is currently occupying almost all of the available space in our guest bedroom, office, and garage. Needless to say… it drives me more than a little nuts!
To try and take back some control of the clutter, I began devising my personalized “Spring Cleaning 2015 Checklist” and decided to get cleaningservicesdublin for a more satisfying result. Call me crazy, but I’m a “checklist-person.” We are a rare and quiet breed of individuals who just love to make lists simply because of that sense of accomplishment felt when we can finally check off a box. And everyone knows that paper lists are better than digital lists when at all possible. Therefore, without any further ado, I present my Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist:
Fairly daunting, am I right? And for those of you with homes that are larger than ours, even more scary! Here are some of my tips for how to tackle your yearly spring cleaning.
1. Break up the tasks! Nobody wants to spend (or can afford to spend!) an entire week cleaning their house from roof to foundation. From getting in touch to professionals such as a Pooler soft washing company to pressure wash the roof, to contacting a plumber to get the bathroom and other water fixtures checked, the work simply seemed immense. So I’ve taken my master cleaning list and broken it up into seven sections. Choose one or two to do each week for a month and you’ll be finished before you know it! I will highlight each of these sections in a different post, giving my tips and tricks for each specific room and what products to use:
- Bathrooms
- Bedrooms
- Living Spaces
- Kitchen
- Office/Library
- Basement and Storage
- Outdoor Area
2. Keep it to cleaning only. All too often I can get carried away wanting to make sure every inch of my home is perfect and somewhere that I love to live in every day. But the reality is that our homes are a constant work in progress. While you are cleaning, focus on that task. I am always noticing things that need to be finished: the shelves need to be put up in our master bathroom, that new piece of artwork needs to be hung… I recommend jotting down a small note about these types of “non-cleaning” fixer-upper tasks that you want to complete and saving them for later. Otherwise, this task can become even more of a daunting chore than spring cleaning already is! Now, if you notice something bad that may cause a further issue like termites in your wood, then, of course, you are going to need to contact people like https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/termite-control/ to get that sorted ASAP because you do not want to push that aside. Moreover, both indoor and outdoor cleaning must be given equal importance. For instance, if you have a backyard or outdoor deck, then it might be a pleasant place to enjoy a spring evening and relax. So, if you have a deck made from wood, then you could ensure that it is in good condition and does not have any rough patches on it. You might want to consider cleaning or sanding a deck to help smooth any rough patches by getting in touch with professionals who provide deck sanding services melbourne or similar services in your vicinity.
3. Clean from top to bottom. Gravity dictates that all things return to the ground eventually. Therefore, the best way to clean is to clean from the ceiling down to the floor, so that the dirt and dust all falls onto an area you haven’t yet cleaned. This also ensures you won’t miss anything! Start with ceiling fixtures: fans and lights. Then clean any crown moldings and walls. My favorite product for this is Mr. Clean’s Magic Erasers. They work really well for cleaning off scuff marks from moldings, doors, walls, etc. Next clean any artwork or windows in your room. Finally work on furniture pieces – dusting or wiping down wood items with your favorite wood cleaner or polish. Throw everything you can into the washer: pillow cases, pillows (yes, pillows!), sheets, duvet covers, towels, rugs, blankets, etc. When everything else in the room has been cleaned, I finally turn to the floors. Sweep hardwood floors before washing with a great spin mop and some cleaning solution mixed with warm water. For carpets, we like to use the Arm & Hammer Oxi Clean Carpet Odor Eliminator Powder, specifically the pet version because we have two adorable dogs (who love to shed and bring mud into the house). This powder gives a really great freshness to the room. I also will typically use our carpet cleaner on the stairs and other areas that get the most use each year.
4. Throw open the windows! Especially if you will be using any bleach or ammonia-based cleaners, these have the potential to cause headaches, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms if used in small quarters without proper ventilation. Plus, this is what spring cleaning is all about: throwing up the windows, airing out the house and giving it a nice deep cleanse.
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I completely relate to the satisfaction of ticking off items from a physical checklist, and your emphasis on breaking down the tasks into manageable sections is such a practical tip. Your advice to stay focused on cleaning during the process is a gem – it’s easy to get caught up in other tasks, but your reminder to jot down those non-cleaning fixer-upper ideas is brilliant. And cleaning from top to bottom makes so much sense; gravity as a cleaning assistant, who would’ve thought? Your attention to detail, from ceiling to floor, and the product recommendations show how invested you are in achieving that ultimate freshness. And yes, opening the windows for that refreshing cleanse – a perfect conclusion to your spring cleaning journey.
I’ve been doing the clean sink and kitchen every night for a few months. I love it! Sometimes I’m tempted to take a night off but I remember how nice the morning is when I come down to a clean kitchen! I used to work with someone who talked about having a ‘chore night’. I thought that was silly but it’s a great idea that would lighten up my weekends. I’m going to try it and hopefully make a new habit. ❤
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